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*High-demand courses with limited quarterly offerings. Students should plan accordingly to ensure timely program completion.
Communication Studies
A.A. Degree
De Anza’s A.A. degree in Communication Studies provides a foundational understanding of the discipline and a breadth of coursework that can transfer toward a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Students develop knowledge and skills in expressing ideas verbally and non-verbally; learn to interpret, advocate and critically debate ideas; work productively in teams and groups; examine the role of culture in communication; and demonstrate the communication skills necessary to engage in personal, professional, civic and social relationships.
In addition to core coursework, students are required to declare a specialty area that allows them to make interdisciplinary connections and explore specific areas of interest. Contact a full-time Communication Studies instructor to create a specialty area of study (minimum 12 units) at least two quarters prior to completing your course of study. Your specialty area description with signed approval from the Communication Studies Department must accompany your application for the A.A. degree.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, students will be able to
• Design and relate messages clearly and confidently
• Use a range of speaking, listening and collaboration skills
• Think and engage critically in a wide range of discourse
• Use communication for academic and career advancement
1. Meet the A.A./A.S. degree requirements. 2. Complete the following.
Complete one course: 5
COMM 1
or COMM 1H
COMM 70* Effective Organizational Communication (5) or COMM 70H*Effective Organizational
Communication - HONORS (5) JOUR 2 Media and Its Impact on Society (4)
Specialty Area Coursework: 12
*High-demand courses with limited quarterly offerings. Students should plan accordingly to ensure timely program completion.
COMM 10
or COMM 10H Fundamentals of Oral
Communication - HONORS (5)
Complete one course: 5
COMM 8
or COMM 8H
COMM 9*
or COMM 9H*
Argumentation and Critical Inquiry in Oral Communication (5) Argumentation and Critical Inquiry in Oral Communication - HONORS (5) Argumentation: Analysis of Oral and Written Communication (5) Argumentation: Analysis of Oral and Written Communication - HONORS (5)
Complete five courses: 23
COMM 7 Intercultural Communication (4)
also listed as ICS 7
or COMM 7H Intercultural Communication - HONORS (4)
also listed as ICS 7H
COMM 15 Critical Decision-Making in Groups (5) or COMM 15H Critical Decision-Making in
Groups - HONORS (5)
COMM 16* Interpersonal Communication (5)
or COMM 16H*Interpersonal Communication - HONORS (5)
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Major GE Electives
Communication Studies 45 General Education (32-43 units)
Elective courses required when major
units plus GE units total is less than 90
Total Units Required ......................................90
  Public Speaking (5)
Public Speaking - HONORS (5) Fundamentals of Oral Communication (5)
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
For noncredit certificates, see page 50.
Computer Science
Associate in Science in
Computer Science for Transfer
A.S.-T. Degree
The Computer Science major consists of courses appropriate for an Associate in Science in Computer Science for Transfer degree, which provides a foundational understanding of
the discipline, a breadth of coursework in the discipline and preparation for transfer to any CSU that accepts the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC). It is a starting point for students who are preparing for careers in software engineering, network administration and data base management, where scientific
and technical skills are in great demand. It also provides a foundation for majors in physical science, math and engineering. The Associate in Science in Computer Science for Transfer
is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or an approved similar major) at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus
or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than
60 (semester) units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, students will be able to
• Create, design, implement and debug solutions for computing
systems of different levels of complexity using an object
orientated language
• Create, design, implement and debug solutions for low-level
systems using assembly language




































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